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2008 Acura Mdx

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Fewer warning signs than most model years

Owner complaints for the 2008 Acura Mdx are lower than the model-year median of 101.5.

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49Owner complaints

Model-year median: 101.5

0Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
180
200587
200699
200749
200852
200945
201070
2011
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Electrical System
8Structure
8Suspension
6Air Bags
5Steering
4
All reported categories
Engine
3Power Train
3Service Brakes
3Service Brakes, Hydraulic
3Unknown Or Other
3Vehicle Speed Control
3Engine And Engine Cooling
2Latches/locks/linkages
2Tires
2Visibility
2Electronic Stability Control (esc)
1Equipment
1Seat Belts
1Seats
1Wheels
1

Tap a category to read its complaints. One report may name several components.

When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

35 reports with mileage · 14 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Suspension. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports1 fire reports1 injury reports

Wheels complaints

1 reports
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32,580 miles · Feb 15, 2013
SteeringWheels

THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AROUND 15 MPH IN A SNOWING AFTERNOON ON A LOCAL ROAD. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE SLIPPED TOWARD THE CURB OF THE ROAD. THE DRIVER TRIED TO STEER THE VEHICLE AWAY FROM THE CURB BUT FAILED. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HIT THE CURB AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE INNER TIE ROD AND THE OUTER TIE ROD OF THE RIGHT FRONT WH…

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THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AROUND 15 MPH IN A SNOWING AFTERNOON ON A LOCAL ROAD. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE SLIPPED TOWARD THE CURB OF THE ROAD. THE DRIVER TRIED TO STEER THE VEHICLE AWAY FROM THE CURB BUT FAILED. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HIT THE CURB AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE INNER TIE ROD AND THE OUTER TIE ROD OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL DISCONNECTED FROM EACH OTHER. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS INTACT. THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE WAS INTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT STEERABLE ANYMORE. AFTER CHECKING UP THE VEHICLE, THE DEALERSHIP IDENTIFIED THAT THE CONNECTING ROD BETWEEN THE INNER TIE ROD AND THE OUTER TIE ROD WAS BENDED AND COMPLETELY BROKEN. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10498313

Official recalls

0

No recalls in this snapshot.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.